PANW Stock Down -17% after 6-Day Loss Streak
Palo Alto Networks (PANW) stock hit day 6 of a continuous streak of days with losses, with cumulative losses over this period amounting to a -17% return. The company has lost about $20 Bil in value over the last 6 days, with its current market capitalization at about $114 Bil. The stock remains 7.1% below its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 7.1% for the S&P 500.
PANW provides global cybersecurity solutions, including firewall appliances, security management, and subscription services for threat prevention, malware protection, URL filtering, and device security. Is this drop a warning sign or a setup for rebound? Deep dive with Buy or Sell PANW.
Comparing PANW Stock Returns With The S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for PANW stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
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| Return Period | PANW | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | -1.1% | -0.5% |
| 6D (Current Streak) | -17.3% | -1.4% |
| 1M (21D) | -16.1% | 1.1% |
| 3M (63D) | -10.1% | 11.5% |
| YTD 2025 | -7.1% | 7.1% |
| 2024 | 23.4% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 111.3% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | -24.8% | -19.4% |
What is the point? Sustained weakness can be more than noise. It often signals shifting sentiment or deeper concerns. A multi-day losing streak may warn of further downside, or present an opportunity to buy if fundamentals are intact. Take a look at what history tells you about whether past dips like this have been buying opportunities or traps: PANW Dip Buyer Analysis.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 49 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 20 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 39 | 6 |
| 4D | 10 | 4 |
| 5D | 0 | 7 |
| 6D | 0 | 2 |
| 7D or more | 0 | 1 |
| Total >=3 D | 49 | 20 |
Key Financials for Palo Alto Networks (PANW)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $6.9 Bil | $8.0 Bil |
| Operating Income | $387.3 Mil | $683.9 Mil |
| Net Income | $439.7 Mil | $2.6 Bil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ2 | 2025 FQ3 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $2.3 Bil | $2.3 Bil |
| Operating Income | $240.4 Mil | $218.8 Mil |
| Net Income | $267.3 Mil | $262.1 Mil |
The losing streak PANW stock is currently on doesn’t inspire much confidence among investors. In contrast, Trefis High Quality (HQ) Portfolio, with a collection of 30 stocks, has a track record of comfortably outperforming the S&P 500 over the last 4-year period. Why is that? As a group, HQ Portfolio stocks provided better returns with less risk versus the benchmark index; less of a roller-coaster ride, as evident in HQ Portfolio performance metrics.